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Fish-rice meals at ₹5, curbs on liquor shops: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces new initiatives

Fish-rice meals at ₹5, curbs on liquor shops: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces new initiatives

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West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari announced fresh initiatives from the state government for the welfare of the people, including affordable fish-rice meals, Annapurna Yojana, and rules for liquor shops. CM Suvendu Adhikari said that from May 27, his government will begin issuing forms for the Annapurna Yojana, under which women will receive ₹3,000 per month. (ANI) Adhikari said that from May 27, his government will begin issuing forms for the Annapurna Yojana, under which women will receive ₹3,000 per month. He further said that liquor shops will not be allowed within a one-kilometre radius of schools, colleges and places of worship. The CM also said his government will introduce fish and rice meals for ₹5 at around 400 dedicated canteens twice a week, news agency PTI reported. ALSO READ | Land for BSF, census, job age-limit relaxed: First decisions by Adhikari cabinet “Annapurna Yojana forms will be issued from the state secretariat from tomorrow. All Indians are eligible to receive benefits under the scheme,” Adhikari told reporters after an administration meeting at Kalyani, Nadia. …

Women-led tourism initiatives can boost Buddhist circuit: Arunachal Minister

Women-led tourism initiatives can boost Buddhist circuit: Arunachal Minister

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Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh minister Dasanglu Pul on Thursday said women-led rural tourism initiatives could emerge as a strong vehicle for promoting cultural exchange, sustainable development and regional cooperation across the Himalayan Buddhist belt. Women-led tourism initiatives can boost Buddhist circuit: Arunachal Minister Addressing a regional workshop on ‘Development of the Buddhist Circuit in Northeast India’ at Tawang, Pul said women in rural and tribal communities have traditionally played a crucial role in preserving oral traditions, handicrafts, indigenous cuisines, festivals and rituals. Their participation in tourism initiatives, she said, would help preserve cultural heritage while generating livelihood opportunities and empowering local communities. The cultural affairs minister lauded the initiative aimed at connecting Buddhist centres in the Northeast with neighbouring countries such as Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka through a women-led rural tourism model. The workshop brought together delegates from Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Assam and Sikkim to deliberate on strengthening regional cooperation and promoting sustainable tourism based on shared Buddhist heritage. Highlighting Arunachal Pradesh’s tourism potential, the minister said the state, known as the ‘Land of …

SP inspects Ramakuppam police station, reviews crime control in Chittoor district

SP inspects Ramakuppam police station, reviews crime control in Chittoor district

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Superintendent of Police Tushar Dudi on Friday (April 10, 2026) inspected the Ramakuppam Police Station and reviewed the day-to-day policing, administrative functioning, and overall crime control efforts in the tri-State region. During the review, the SP examined the progress of cases, including murder, attempted murder, crimes against women, missing persons, property offences, and accidental deaths. He directed officials to speed up pending investigations and ensure prompt action in tracing and arresting absconding accused. Published – April 10, 2026 06:46 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Malabar Gold to spend ₹200 crore on CSR initiatives, minister Piyush Goyal hails efforts| India News

Malabar Gold to spend ₹200 crore on CSR initiatives, minister Piyush Goyal hails efforts| India News

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Malabar Gold & Diamonds announced on Wednesday (March 25) that it will allocate ₹200 crore to its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes in the financial year 2026-27. One of the largest retail jewellery groups in the world, Malabar made the announcement at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, with Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal present at the event. At the programme, Union minister Piyush Goyal launched the distribution of educational scholarships for 33,000 girl students across the country. The event was also attended by Malabar Group chairman MP Ahammad, managing director – India operations O Asher, executive directors Nishad AK and Abdulla Ibrahim, Kerala House resident commissioner Puneet Kumar, IAS, Pratham CEO Rukmini Banerji, and Thanal chairman Idris, among others. At the programme, the minister launched the distribution of educational scholarships for 33,000 girl students across the country. The company plans to carry out its CSR initiatives in more than 3,000 locations across 19 states, covering 15 major projects and aiming to benefit over 2 lakh people. Speaking at the event, …

UGC urges HEIs to attend post-budget webinar on education, skilling initiatives| India News

UGC urges HEIs to attend post-budget webinar on education, skilling initiatives| India News

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has written to higher education institutions (HEIs) across the country asking them to disseminate information among students and faculty about a post-budget webinar on “education, skills and university townships” scheduled for Monday (March 9). Representational image. The webinar is part of the post-budget series on key themes being organised by the finance ministry following the Union Budget 2026–27. It aims to deliberate on the effective implementation of major budget announcements that require interministerial coordination and shared responsibilities for improving education and skilling. The department of higher education (DoHE) under the education ministry is leading the organisation of the webinar. “The webinar topic will cover important Budget Announcements, inter alia, relating to education, skilling, creative industries, inclusive capacity building, and institutional infrastructure, which require close coordination among concerned ministries and departments for timely and outcome-oriented implementation,” UGC financial adviser Sudeep Singh Jain said in a communication to HEIs dated March 6, 2026. UGC has requested all HEIs to widely disseminate information among students and faculty to attend the webinar, stating that …

Malappuram lifts State Disability Award for unique initiatives

Malappuram lifts State Disability Award for unique initiatives

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Malappuram District Collector V.R. Vinod with the recipients of the State Disability Award in different categories soon after receiving the award in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. The Malappuram district administration has won the State Disability Award 2025 for its outstanding and varied initiatives in the disability sector. The district secured six State awards, including the best district administration award, which carries a cash prize of ₹1 lakh and a citation. District Collector V.R. Vinod, District Social Justice Officer Sameer Machingal, Social Justice department assistant director Sheeba Mumtaz, Social Security Mission district coordinator Abdul Azeez, and Social Initiative on Disabilities (SID) coordinators Jinsha and K.C. Aboobacker received the awards from Minister for Higher Education and Social Justice R. Bindu in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. The award for the best government employee in the State in the disability category was presented to Riyasuddeen, a lab assistant at a school at Vengara. Shabna Ponnad received the literary award in the disability sector. The Ability Foundation, Pulikkal, was honoured as a disability-friendly organisation while its officials, Fousiya and Anilkumar, received the …

Railway Board modifies Catering Policy 2017, allows DRMs to approve new catering initiatives on stations | India News

Railway Board modifies Catering Policy 2017, allows DRMs to approve new catering initiatives on stations | India News

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Catering Policy 2017 revised: The Railway Board (RB) has modified the Catering Policy 2017, allowing Divisional Railway Managers (DRMs) to approve new catering initiatives at stations. The move comes after Southern Railway (SR) suggested changes to Para 21 of the Catering Policy 2017 in a letter to the RB dated August 14, 2025. What was Para 21 in the Indian Railways Catering Policy 2017? According to the Para 21 of the Indian Railways Catering Policy 2017, the zonal railways was allowed to grant approval for the introduction of innovative or new initiatives in catering on stations, with the concurrence of Associate Finance and approval of General Manager (GM). “Zonal Railways shall be permitted to introduce innovative/new initiatives in catering on stations, with the concurrence of Associate Finance and approval of General Manager. Tenure for such initiatives shall be one year extendable to second year with the approval of General Manager. Further, extension for remaining period of the full tenure (i.e. five years) shall be with the approval of Railway Board,” reads the statement. Catering Policy …

NMACC, Qatar Museums Sign Pact To Develop Museum-In-Residence Education Initiatives In India, Qatar | India News

NMACC, Qatar Museums Sign Pact To Develop Museum-In-Residence Education Initiatives In India, Qatar | India News

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Last Updated:December 22, 2025, 19:52 IST The five-year partnership will bring Qatar Museums’ learning models to India through the multidisciplinary centre, NMACC, also enabling creation of new programmes In India, NMACC will partner with Reliance Foundation (RF) to implement the programming across multiple regions, guided by QM specialists. Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM) and Isha Ambani of India’s Mumbai-based Reliance Industries have signed a five-year strategic partnership between the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center (NMACC) and QM. The collaboration will establish a series of Museum-in-Residence educational programmes in both India and Qatar, designed to introduce playful, museum-based learning experiences for children and provide educators with new tools to inspire creativity nationwide. The ceremony took place at the National Museum of Qatar in Doha. Connected by a shared belief in the power of education to spark creativity and the importance of cross-cultural exchange, QM and NMACC are jointly developing programmes to enrich early childhood learning. While centered on the needs of young learners, these initiatives …

VB-G RAM G bill vs MGNREGA: Key differences, new initiatives & Opposition’s concerns explained

VB-G RAM G bill vs MGNREGA: Key differences, new initiatives & Opposition’s concerns explained

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Lok Sabha on Thursday cleared the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, or simply VB-G RAM G bill, amid a strong protest by the Opposition members. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan speaks in Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Thursday. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab)(Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab) VB-G RAM G bill, which guarantees 125 days of wage employment to people in rural areas, replaces the UPA-era MGNREGA, that guarantees rural employment. The government has maintained that the latest bill will not only accelerate rural development, but also provide transparency and accountability mechanisms with enhanced security features and administrative provisions. However, the Opposition has claimed that the new initiative is not only an attempt to remove Mahatma Gandhi’s name, but a measure to dilute the effectiveness of the employment scheme by putting more burden on the state governments, making the scheme ineffective. What is in new VB-G RAM G bill? The Centre has asserted that VB-G RAM G Bill will enhance the statutory wage employment guarantee …

West Bengal CM writes to CEC asking whether initiatives taken are at the behest of a political party

West Bengal CM writes to CEC asking whether initiatives taken are at the behest of a political party

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. File | Photo Credit: PTI Raising questions on certain initiatives issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday (November 24, 2025) wrote another letter to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and asked whether such measures were undertaken at “the behest of a political party to serve vested interests”. Ms. Banerjee’s letter raised objections on two crucial points — Request for Proposal (RfP) raised by the Chief Electoral Officer’s (CEO) office for hiring data entry operators and software developers for a period of one year and proposal to set up polling stations inside private housing complexes. “When district offices already have a substantial number of competent professionals performing such functions, what necessitates the CEO’s initiative to outsource the same work through an external agency for a full year?” the Chief Minister asked. A few days ago, Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari had pointed out that EC directive is clear that contractual staff cannot be involved in …